The Philippines and Uganda are keen on strengthening both countries' already warm and cordial ties. PH-UGANDA TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Ugandan Non-Resident Ambassador Betty Oyella Bigombe in Malacañan on Oct. 10, 2023. (Malacañang photo) This developed...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) encouraged the public on Wednesday, June 7, to repeat their preparations during the previous Super Typhoon “Betty” in anticipation of the possible effects of approaching Tropical Storm “Chedeng”. Diego Agustin Mariano, head of Office of Civil Defense (OCD)...
BAGUIO CITY – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) reported damage to its property, including poles and electrical lines, due to heavy rains and strong wind brought by severe tropical storm “Betty” reaching P1.4 million. The electric cooperative also saw its 37-year-old substation power...
ILOILO CITY – Two bridges in Antique sustained damage due to rain caused by tropical cyclone “Betty.” The Public Information Office of the Antique provincial government reported Thursday, June 1, that an approach of Bontol Bridge in Sibalom town was washed out by strong river current. AN...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) has weakened into a severe tropical storm, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Thursday morning, June 1. Severe tropical storm Betty (PAGASA) Last spotted 505 kilometers (km) northeast of...
ILOILO CITY – Forecasters have warned residents of Western Visayas region to remain on alert as light to heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms that could trigger massive flooding and landslides are still possible even as typhoon “Betty” (international name “Mawar”) is about to exit the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) expected Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Thursday night, June 1. (MB Visual Content Group) In its latest bulletin on Wednesday, May 31 issued at...
CAMP FLORENDO, La Union – Four persons were rescued from a rampaging river in Sudipen, this province, on Tuesday afternoon, May 30. AMBURAYAN River (Wikipedia) Police identified them as Sudipen residents Mariano Mostoles, 65; Mark Marquez, 29; Domingo Ramos, 47; and Luie Piaoan, 33. Mostoles was...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) may exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday night, June 1, the state weather bureau advised in its 11 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday, May 31. Courtesy of PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services...
Evacuation camps have been set up and prepared as the Marikina City local government remains on the alert for the possible effects of the southwest monsoon rains in the city as enhanced by Typhoon Betty. A local government worker installs a tarpaulin in an evacuation center in Marikina City. The...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) is forecasted to slowly accelerate in the next 24 hours and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) before the weekend. (Courtesy of PAGASA) In its bulletin issued at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Typhoon Betty (international name: Mawar) may exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, June 1 or Friday, June 2, said the state weather bureau. (PAGASA) In its bulletin issued at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
